UnitedHealth Group Inc
UnitedHealth Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, UnitedHealth Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
UnitedHealth Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into UnitedHealth Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UnitedHealth Group amounted to 458,770 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UnitedHealth Group decreased by 2.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
UnitedHealth Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are UnitedHealth Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of UnitedHealth Group were 105,782 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has UnitedHealth Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, UnitedHealth Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 659.22%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), UnitedHealth Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are UnitedHealth Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, UnitedHealth Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 265,661 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 352,988 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has UnitedHealth Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, UnitedHealth Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 129.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), UnitedHealth Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that UnitedHealth Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does UnitedHealth Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, UnitedHealth Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
UnitedHealth Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into UnitedHealth Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, UnitedHealth Group reported 17,977,601 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of UnitedHealth Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
UnitedHealth Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are UnitedHealth Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, UnitedHealth Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,977,601 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 49.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 50.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has UnitedHealth Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, UnitedHealth Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 5,919.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), UnitedHealth Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that UnitedHealth Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does UnitedHealth Group disclose?
In 2024, UnitedHealth Group reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of UnitedHealth Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to UnitedHealth Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 9,101,939 tCOâ‚‚e (50.63%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,778,601 tCOâ‚‚e (43.27%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 521,337 tCOâ‚‚e (2.9%)
UnitedHealth Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into UnitedHealth Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, UnitedHealth Group reported a total carbon footprint of 18,436,371 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.58% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to UnitedHealth Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.91%.